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Recover a lost Windows NT/2000/XP administrator password; you will need local access to the machine. The first step is to boot the machine using a bootable floppy or CD that contains NTFS drivers. This will allow you to proceed to the next step, which is to recover or reset the Administrator password.

Now boot the system with NTFS drivers

• You may also use your own bootable CD.
•  They have support for the NTFS file system and can run the utility you intend to use to recover the administrator password.
• To reset the Administrator password, use a tool like `chntpw`.

How to get Administrator Password

You follow these steps:

• Put your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer.
• It will be “Press any key to boot from cd” will appear just press any key.
• When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen press ENTER to Setup Windows now.
• The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.
• The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair.
• Press R to begin the Repair process.
• Let the Repair run.
• Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.
• Shortly after the copying files stage, you will be required to reboot.
• Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing devices progress bar > press SHIFT + F10.
• At the prompt > type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter.
•  You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.
• Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer.
•  If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password.
• Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password.

This section provided you the most specific methods and tips that how can a Window user recover Windows XP password when the password is lost or forget by some reason. By following this section a Window user can recover user and administrator password.